Supreme Court Allows Temporary Deportations to Third Countries, Federal Charges Filed Against Driver, Cyber Arrest Made

Why it matters locally: The Supreme Court's ruling on temporary deportations could impact individuals in Missouri who are undergoing immigration proceedings, potentially leading to deportations to third countries under the administration's policies. The federal charges against a driver and the cyber arrest related to FBI data are national news with no specific, direct impact on Missouri beyond general law enforcement and cybersecurity concerns.

WASHINGTON D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the Trump administration to continue deporting migrants to countries other than their country of origin. The decision enables the administration to maintain its current deportation practices for an unspecified period. Separately, federal prosecutors brought charges against a Venezuelan delivery driver in connection with an incident involving an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer. Prosecutors charged the driver with assaulting a federal officer. An ICE officer shot the driver during the encounter. Meanwhile, Dutch law enforcement authorities arrested an individual suspected of involvement with the hacking group ShinyHunters. The group claims responsibility for breaching the FBI's jobs database. Police took the suspect into custody following an investigation.